Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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